aerosolize aerosolize /ˈɛroʊˌsɒlaɪz/

verb

1. () Disperse as an aerosol  ( aerosolise [British] , aerosolize )
   disperse as an aerosol
    The bacteria suspension was aerosolized
   The bacteria suspension was aerosolized
   
2. Become dispersed as an aerosol  ( aerosolise [British] , aerosolize )
   become dispersed as an aerosol
    The bacteria quickly aerosolised
   the bacteria quickly aerosolised